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COMESA Competition Commission Recognised for Tackling Food Inefficiencies
By Kimuri Mwangi The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has earned global recognition for its efforts
May 9, 2025
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FAO Food Price Index rises in February
The benchmark for global food commodity prices rose in February, propelled by increased sugar, dairy,
March 11, 2025
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Strengthening Women’s Voices for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
By Kimuri Mwangi Lack of enough training, funds, and land ownership rights are some of
February 21, 2025
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Checking on transportation systems to reduce food loss
It’s a picture full of jarring contrasts. Shiny, late-model refrigerated trucks full of fruit pull
October 29, 2024
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Circular economies can become “the most inclusive” in Africa
By Kimuri Mwangi Through resource efficiency, circular design, water reuse, repair and recycling, African nations
March 8, 2024
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Nyandarua pushing for food safety
Nyandarua Governor Dr. Moses Badilisha Kiarie is pushing for the review and operationalization of the
February 16, 2024
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Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 starts in Dar es Salaam
The 13th annual Africa Food Systems Forum convened from September 5th to 8th, 2023, in
September 6, 2023
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President Ruto’s full Statement on Interventions in Agriculture
1. For years now, life has been very difficult for millions of Kenyans due to
August 2, 2023
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Turkana to harvest water for sorghum farming
The County Government of Turkana is constructing water harvesting structures at Songot in Turkana West
August 2, 2023
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Review financing system in favour of Africa – DP Gachagua at UN Food Summit
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for a review of the global funding system in
July 24, 2023
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Kenya Food Systems Conference Recommendations
Kenya recently held the first-ever Food Systems Conference that was aimed at giving recommendations and
April 24, 2023
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It is time Africa fed itself, says Dr. Keita
By Kimuri Mwangi Africa has been challenged to rethink how it can use it’s lands
April 4, 2023
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Preparations to register farmers
The Kenyan government is in the process of training personnel in preparation for registering farmers
January 5, 2023
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President Ruto’s new plan for Galana/Kulalu food project
President William Ruto has cancelled the planned subdivision into settlement parcels at the Galana/Kulalu National
January 4, 2023
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I am not aware of any maize importation plans says Linturi
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi finally pronounced himself on the issue of maize importation and
November 29, 2022
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TechnoServe targets edible oils and rice, with new food fortification program
The international non-profit development organization TechnoServe has launched a program that aims to widen the
September 14, 2022
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AGRA and GAIN Sign Cooperation Agreement
The heads of the African Green Revolution Alliance (AGRA) and the Global Alliance for Improved
September 6, 2022
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African Farmers and Faith Leaders demand an end to the Green Revolution
Ahead of the annual African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF), African civil society, faith groups and
September 2, 2022
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Global food commodity prices decline in July
The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined significantly in July, with major cereal and
August 13, 2022
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COMESA and AGRA lead efforts to develop a Regional Food Balance Sheet
The Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and COMESA are leading an effort to
June 14, 2022
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9th Africities Summit: FAO Proposes Blueprint for Sustainable Urban Food Systems
About 8000 delegates comprising African ministers, leaders and elected officials of local and regional governments,
May 27, 2022
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Eastern Africa faces the prospect of failed rains
Eastern Africa is facing the very real prospect that the rains will fail for a fourth consecutive season, placing
April 12, 2022
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AGRA, COMESA to Collaborate in Promoting Agriculture Productivity
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and COMESA will renew their commitment
April 8, 2022
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Uasin Gishu among counties in markets project
Uasin Gishu County is among five counties selected by the Ministry of Agriculture in partnership
October 25, 2021
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World cereal production expected to lag behind global consumption
World food commodity prices rose in September, led by tightening supply conditions and robust demand
October 12, 2021
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Food prices rise sharply in January
Global food prices rose in January for the eighth consecutive month, led by cereals, vegetable
February 5, 2021
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Global food prices rise in July
Global food prices continued rising for the second consecutive month in July, led by vegetable
August 10, 2020
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Unsafe Food: Africa’s Silent Killer
By Dr. Richard Munang “Your food is supposed to be your medicine and your medicine
July 3, 2020
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Food lovers – let’s talk
By FAO Every year, June 18 marks Sustainable Gastronomy Day. This begs the questions: 1)
June 17, 2020
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Turkana County in farming
The Turkana County Government in partnership with World Food Program is targeting to plough 150
May 29, 2020
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